Information System Security Specialist III (Pending Contract Award) - SBG - Military veterans preferred

SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Information Systems Security Specialist III. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidates for this position have strong attention to detail, analytical and ethical, who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. This is an on-site role based in Charleston, SC

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

OVERVIEW

The Information System Security Specialist III is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. Must have active Secret clearance.

The Information System Security Specialist III:

• Support all aspects of Program Information Assurance (IA) activities across the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.
• Apply knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessment (SCA) roles.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or prior experience with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
• Interpret and apply relevant security policies and guidance documents to support the development and maintenance of IA artifacts and traceability documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.
• Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure they meet system requirements for handling up to classified information.
• Maintain and/or oversee the operational security posture of assigned information systems or programs.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of system security policies, ensuring alignment with configuration management and change control processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and support the IT security program, aligning efforts with command leadership goals and mission objectives.

Required

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with Information Assurance tools such as:
  • DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
  • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
  • Interim Security Control Assessor (SCA) qualification may be required.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and guidance to support:
  • Preparation and maintenance of security artifacts
  • Creation of traceability documentation
  • Compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirement
• Ability to evaluate and validate security solutions for systems processing up to classified information.
• Experience maintaining and/or supervising the operational security posture of information systems or programs.
• Experience developing and enforcing system security policies, including support for configuration management and change control processes.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting one or more of the following within DoD or Federal environments:
  • Network and system security
  • Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSP)
  • Cyber Red Teams
• With at least 3 of the following 6 focus areas:
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Network Security Monitoring
  • Incident Response / Forensics
  • Penetration Testing / Red Teaming
  • CND Infrastructure Support
  • CND Incident Response

Education:

• Five (5) years with bachelor’s degree or seven technical or managerial related discipline
• (7) years with HS/GED of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E) or Assessment & Authorization (A&A)/ Certification & Accreditation (C&A) related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing

10% per day

Sitting

60% per day

Walking

5% per day

Stooping

0% per day

Lifting

• If traveling, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop, etc.)
• Up to 15 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)

Computer Work

100% per day

Telephone Work

60% per day

Reading

100% per day

Other, please specify

• Travel unassisted less up to 10% per year, via aircraft or privately owned vehicle.

SBG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email recruiting@sbgts.com or call (703) 299-9093. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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